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Mourning maggie mae

mikecarolann

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HELLO, My name is Carol and the photo is MAGGIE MAE....she is beloved Mastiff whom I had to put down today. Very Unexpectedly, I am having a hard time coping with the decision that I was faced with today. Maggie was the very 1st Pet that I have ever gone through such a rough ordeal with. How does one know when it's time to put your dog to rest? Did I do the right thing? Most say yes, the Vet said yes, so Yes is what I did.....my heart is aching, I see her face as if wishing she could speak her feelings to me. Should I have had her Medicated Up daily cause of my selfish reasons of not wanting her to go? She was 12...she had a hard time standing, but she stood....she had a hard time on the 4 steps outside, sometimes falling, but I'd pick up her back end and she would make in in.....she had daily accidents, not being able to control herself, but I'd get out the shampooer...today I took her in for a paw injury and it was a cancer growth that was very painful and making her start to limp......am I stupid here.....doubting what I had decided? She was the best loyal, loving, gentle dog Ever...She was my Shadow.....10 years ago she was taken from an abuser and given to me.....She thanked me over and over again...she had a great Life here....I never thought I would react this way.....the pain is overwhelming.....I love you and Miss you, My Gentle Giant Girl.
 

angelbears

Well-Known Member
I'm so sorry for your loss. You did the right thing! We have the ability to give our fur family something that we as humans don't often have. The right to pass with dignity and to have you there to help her cross.
 

raechiemay

Well-Known Member
10 years is a very fulfilling life. Don't ever question whether or not you did the right thing. Be at peace knowing that she's watching over you & is pain free. We're all here for you! I lost my first EM last July & I still miss her like crazy. Miss tripping over her, missing hearing her tail thump, her basically knocking the door down when she wanted back in, etc. they'll forever live in our hearts. Your Maggie was a very pretty girl.
 

mikecarolann

New Member
Thank you so much....your words are very kind and helpful....I must say, I pray that things get better cause right now I am quite a case....
 

ruby55

Well-Known Member
We lost our Maggie last May, except we spelled it Maggee. She was a 9 year old, blind, diabetic bullmastiff. She fought the disease for 4 years. And never complained about getting stuck twice a day for blood sugar readings, and twice more for insulin shots. We put crap in her eyes for the glaucoma, she suffered horrible headaches for awhile, and not once did she whine or whimper. Then one day she tried to get up & let out a little whine.
We had a long talk with her, her tail never wagged and she never smiled. She told us it was time.
Never doubt your decision. Your Maggie was getting to the point in her life where she was in pain. She gave you many wonderful years, and now you have to try to remember all the times she made you smile & laugh. We're here for you; tell us stories that will make US smile & laugh. It will help you along with the healing process.
 

mklamcc

Well-Known Member
I'm so sorry for your loss. It is never easy losing one of your babies but with time it will get easier. You gave her a wonderful 10 years full of love that she wouldn't have had. You saved her from a life of pain then and you saved her again now. You did the right thing.
 

MastiffDude

Well-Known Member
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Be assured that you did the right thing. We made a terrible mistake with our first Mastiff by holding onto him too long. Our fourth Masiff, "Moose" died suddenly in October of a heart attack. The pain of missing him was awful, but got better as the weeks passed. The empty feeling in your heart as you mourn Maggie Mae will gradually subside.
 

jenny adams

Well-Known Member
i am sorry for your loss , it is the riht thin to do, it is a heart ache, but you will be able to go on, we lost are max in march to the big c, i still miss him when i see an ally, it is the hardest thing we have to do but it is the right thing to do, she loved you for doing it
 

smfidler

Well-Known Member
It's never easy and I am so sorry you had to go through something like that but I think you made the right choice. You gave her a fulfilled long life, be proud and remember her better days. And welcome to the forum
 

musicdeb

Well-Known Member
I'm sorry for your loss. Please be kind to yourself and be assured that you made the right decision at the right moment. I had to put down my Siberian Husky 3 yrs ago and it was the most difficult thing I've ever had to do in my life. To this day, I can see his face as they gave him the shot. I hope one day it goes away but probably not. Remember the good. Not easy but necessary. You are now in the grieving stage, let yourself grieve and do not question yourself. You made the right decision to say Maggie Mae from more pain and suffering.
 

Amanda F.

Well-Known Member
You made the right decision. I have not actually had to do it but we have debated it twice with Jax. It was the hardest thing I ever had to do, just thinking about it. With him it was different, he is only 1 1/2 so we felt we had to give him another shot to live. I am so sorry for your loss.
 

mastiffico

Well-Known Member
i understand exactly how you feel ...i have been there before ...i feel your pain ..that isnt a choice that we want to have to make ...but your love for her speaks volumes and she loved you till the end as well as you loveing her ..and when it is all said and done in life that is what counts is the quality ...you made a descision out of your love for her and for what you thought was best for her ...you made her world as bright as she made yours and that is a so worth its weight in gold ..she had a great life with you and that is what counts ...find peace and comfort in the love that yall shared
 

swalls21

Well-Known Member
I always know I'm going to regret reading posts like this, because I always end up in tears. I have lost several pets in my lifetime, all but one to natural causes. My husband and I had to put my 7 year old cat down a couple of years ago, and I could not believe the guilt and pain I felt with it. Is my cat not suffering...no, but I will always wonder if I did the right thing. My heart aches for you, and I hope in time, you find peace.
 

DMikeM

Well-Known Member
Your story made me cry but you did the best thing you could do for her. I am sorry for your loss.
 

masteneo

Well-Known Member
I am truelly sorry for your loss. I have had to put down two of my pups and i can honestly say it does not get easier , but theres no way on earth i would pass being friends with those pups for anything in the world. And i will continue opening my home and heart up to my furry friends till i pass from this place myself. all our hearts are heavy with this loss.
 

mikecarolann

New Member
Oh my, you nailed it on the for me.....Her Face and he eyes when the Vet gave her that shot....I sat on the floor with her big head in my hands, stroking her and telling her what a wonderful dog she had been and how much I love her and will miss her....her eyes closed and her chest grew still....and now as I close my own eyes, I see that vision of her. Like you, it will stay with me forever, as will She....Thank you so much for your words and even though the tears are streaming my face, they helped...thank you
 

Barb

Well-Known Member
I'm so sorry. My friend told me that the greatest act of love we can give is the love to let them go in peace. Take each day one at a time. She meant a lot to you. I lost my Max in May and getting thru this Christmas even with my other pets around is very hard. I try to remember all the good times we had. Hugs
 

Robtouw

Well-Known Member
I also think you did the right thing. I had to make a similar decision with my Rollie. He was dysplasic, eye sight was limited, had bladder control issues and trouble getting up and down and standing. It was pretty clear he was miserable but my vet felt that Rollie was living for me. We did everything possible to make him comfortable and in the end I felt I owed him a better ending. He was a fantastic dog and I am happy I was able to give him a good life! Maggie Mae sounds like she was a wonderful girl, how lucky were you to have her! Think of her often, I know that you still hear her sounds and miss her terribly, but she is at peace and is no longer in pain or tired. The most difficult part of dog ownership to me is letting go, I am not very good at it. My heart aches for you!
 

littlemp

Active Member
I am so sorry. That has to be so hard. I'm sure she had a wonderful full life with you. I'll be praying for you.